Colorado State University

Refereed Publications

Winkler, M., and co-authors, including Colón-Burgos, D., and M. M. Bell, : RAPSODI: Radiosonde Atmospheric Profiles from Ship and Island Platforms during ORCESTRA, Collected to Decipher the ITCZ. Earth System Science Data, 18, 1833-1854 , https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-18-1833-2026

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  • 624 radiosondes launched over 52 days during ORCESTRA in August-September 2024 across three Atlantic platforms
  • High-frequency atmospheric profiling of temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind to study the ITCZ
  • Quality-controlled dataset publicly available for advancing understanding of tropical atmospheric structure

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    Abstract

    The RAPSODI radiosonde dataset was collected during ORCESTRA in August-September 2024 to examine tropical convection, moisture exchange, and cyclone formation mechanisms across three Atlantic platforms. Over 52 days, researchers deployed 624 radiosondes at high temporal frequency capturing atmospheric temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind profiles. The campaign integrated measurements from Sal Island, the R/V Meteor research vessel, and Barbados, generating raw and quality-controlled data products available through public archives to advance understanding of tropical atmospheric structure and the intertropical convergence zone.

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